1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

Lever options

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by mattskn, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. mattskn Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Bay City, Mi
    Im looking to get a new set of levers and purchase, and I want to go to the jap unites just because of the availability. What would I need to do to make the swap..
    mattskn, Aug 1, 2009
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  2. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09
    buy Magura's

    In my option buy stock type Magura's, they work better than the jap stuff.
    I've bought a Husky a few years back & the clutch felt like crap, i changed the levers & perches back to Magura's & the clutch worked beautifully. Magura must make different leverage ,because i've felt the difference w/o doing anything else.

    Magura Perches sets are available thru Parts Unlimited, as i just bought
    a new set 2 weeks ago.

    Later
    John
    ruwfo, Aug 2, 2009
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  3. Leftcoast leftkicker Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    encinitas ca
    I run modern levers on both sides and other than making spacers to take up the cable slack (on some versions) the only noticeable difference is with the clutch play when feeding out. You'll have to readjust the throwout rod (see manual, it's easy) but essentially it make everything happen quicker. Most of the brands of levers are made with Honda ratios and what I like best is the adjust-ability & ease of reach for my small hands.
    Leftcoast leftkicker, Aug 2, 2009
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  4. Moody390 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western Australia
    Ill add into here without stealing the thread away from the topic, but I am going to purchase a set of braided lines for the brake, clutch and throttle off www.husqvarna-parts.com, it doesn't say the cables are suited to magura levers in the description. so if i get some cheap AM levers, whats the chances of encountering problems on fitment? Is there a drastic difference in magura levers to others in regards to cable mounting? 390 CR 1980 by the way.


    Cheers, Moody390
    Moody390, Aug 2, 2009
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  5. wrx Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    845 newyork
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1973 to 1986 husky's various models
    Other Motorcycles:
    RM -250 / Buell / Penton 400 mc5
    MAGURA from parts unlimited. nothing beats OEM when you can get them.
    wrx, Aug 3, 2009
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  6. Leftcoast leftkicker Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    encinitas ca
    Moody390- i run those cables without any issues
    Leftcoast leftkicker, Aug 3, 2009
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